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dy.nas.ty n, pl -ties (14c) 1: a succession of rulers of the same line of descent 2: a powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considerable time -- dy.nas.tic adj -- dy.nas.ti.cal.ly adv

This definition is why we use "Dynasty" to describe the Eau Claire North Forensics Orators. Frankly, were good. Make that excellent. Make that the best in the state of Wisconsin! We have had a state champion two years in a row (three total state champions), we've had 3 & 4 finalists (out of 6 slots) at the state tournament the past two years, and this year all La Crosse district slots for the National tournament are occupied with North students.

National Qualifiers in Oratory:

1989 Amy Hall
1990 Jon Buckley
1990 Laurie Weix
1991 Kelly Lutz
1992 Aimee Thompson
1993 Jessi Gile
1993 Angie Hall
1994 Angie Olson
1994 Jana Snyder (octofinalist at Nationals)
1995 Angie Olson
1996 None, but we placed 1-2-3 at state
1997 Erik Bennett
1997 Barb Novak (octofinalist at Nationals)
1997 Holly Parrot
1997 Conor Tobin

State Awards in Oratory:

1992 Ed Cauley 1st
1996 Angie Olson 1st
1996 Holly Parrot 2nd
1996 Erik Bennett 3rd
1997 Barb Novak 1st
1997 Holly Parrot 3rd
1997 Erik Bennett 4th
1997 Conor Tobin 6th
1997 State Finalists from North (Erik, Barb, Conor, Holly)

Gestures are important in oratory!

The 1997 State Finalsts (4 from Eau Claire North!)


 

Oratory at Nationals: